Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by OLLY
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine is a dietary supplement by OLLY with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for morning sickness in pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (pms), preventing or treating b6 deficiency.Based on those ingredients, 439 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are American Ginseng extract, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine by OLLY
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine contains four active ingredients. Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 are B vitamins that support energy and nerve function.
Alpha-GPC is a compound that research suggests may help with brain health and cognition, though the evidence is still limited. American ginseng extract is an herbal ingredient traditionally used to support immunity and energy.
The product also contains inactive ingredients—cane sugar, glucose syrup, gelatin, natural flavors, citric acid, tartaric acid, and coloring—that give the gummy its taste and texture.
Does it work?
Not established
The strongest evidence here is for vitamin B6 and B12 in treating their respective deficiencies and some related conditions. For focus and cognition specifically—the product's main claim—alpha-GPC is rated as possibly effective for Alzheimer's disease, but the evidence for general cognitive function is insufficient.
American ginseng is possibly effective for upper respiratory infections, but there's no established evidence for mental focus. The data we hold doesn't support a clear effectiveness claim for this product's 'Laser Focus' purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin B6 is well tolerated at standard doses under 100 mg daily, but high doses over time can damage nerves (sensory neuropathy); the safety notes advise against high doses unless a clinician directs otherwise. Vitamin B12 is very safe and is considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding at recommended amounts—there's no established upper limit because excess is removed in your urine.
Alpha-GPC is generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety isn't fully established, and the data we hold doesn't include pregnancy or breastfeeding safety information—talk with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing. American ginseng is generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, but the safety data advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin or other blood thinners (American ginseng may reduce their effectiveness—Major severity). Also double-check if you use seizure medications like phenobarbital or phenytoin, blood pressure drugs, immunosuppressants, diabetes medications, MAOIs (older antidepressants), or the motion sickness patch scopolamine—all have documented moderate or minor interactions with ingredients in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product combines vitamins and herbal ingredients, some with modest research support for brain health but none with strong evidence for focus specifically. It's worth checking your medications against the interactions list—especially if you take warfarin, seizure drugs, blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or MAOIs.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or take any regular medications, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 24, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine, straight from the product label.
| Brand | OLLY |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 858158015250 |
| Net contents | 36 Gummy(ies) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 205266 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Gummy Or Jelly |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine by OLLY, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 118% |
| Added Sugars | 4 Gram(s) | 8% |
| Total Sugars | 4 Gram(s) | -- |
| Vitamin B12 | 50 mcg | 2083% |
| Alpha GPC | 20 mg | -- |
| American Ginseng extract | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cane Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Gelatin, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Coloring, Tartaric Acid
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Formula
The goods inside Ginseng The fast-working botanical helps you get in the zone to think fast and stay on task. Alpha GPC Here's some food for thought - this unique form of choline works on-site to help nourish the brain. B vitamins These hard-working nutrients keep your brain's signals firing, so you can keep up with your to-do's.
Ginseng, Alpha GPC & B Vitamins
Naturally tasty A tangy blend of strawberry and tangerine.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Think fast & stay on task
Berry Tangy Tangerine with other natural flavors
Find your OLLY at OLLY.com Facebook OLLY Instagram @OLLYnutrition Pinterest @OLLYnutrition Twitter @OLLYnutrition
Proud to be a certified B corporation
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 2 gummies per day as needed. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.
How to take it Chew two gummies, no food or water needed.
Precautions
Processed in a facility with products that may contain soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, fish, shellfish and wheat.
Take only as directed. Do not exceed suggested dosage.
If you have a medical condition, are on medication or are pregnant or nursing, please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before using.
Not intended for children.
Do not use if inner seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
No artificial flavors or colors
Gluten Free
Seals/Symbols
Gluten Free Certified B Corporation
Brand IP Statement(s)
2018 OLLY PBC
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine by OLLY label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine by OLLY
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Gummy(ies) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container18 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Vitamin B6
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Vitamin B6 monograph & interactionsVitamin B12
Interacts with20 drugs
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, keep nerves healthy, and support DNA. Supplements are very h...
Vitamin B12 monograph & interactionsAlpha GPC
Interacts with16 drugs
Alpha-GPC is a choline-containing compound used mainly for memory, brain health, and as a choline source. There is some evidence it may help cognition...
Alpha GPC monograph & interactionsAmerican Ginseng extract
Interacts with217 drugs
American ginseng is an herbal root used as an 'adaptogen' to support energy, stress, immune function, and blood sugar. Some uses—such as reducing the...
American Ginseng extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cane Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Gelatin, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Coloring, Tartaric Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine by OLLY Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine by OLLY does interact with several medications, primarily through its vitamin B6, vitamin B12, alpha-GPC, and American ginseng extract content.
The most serious interaction is American ginseng's effect on warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner: ginseng appears to reduce warfarin's effectiveness, which could raise your clot risk and potentially lead to a dangerous blood clot.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin B6 has moderate interactions with blood pressure medications (it may add to their effect), amiodarone (a heart rhythm drug—it might worsen sun sensitivity), and two seizure medications, phenobarbital and phenytoin (high doses may reduce their levels). Vitamin B6 also has a minor interaction with levodopa for Parkinson's disease, though this doesn't apply if you take it with carbidopa.
American ginseng carries moderate concerns with immunosuppressants (it may weaken them), diabetes medications (it could lower blood sugar too much), and MAOIs (older antidepressants—case reports mention insomnia, headache, and tremors). Alpha-GPC has a minor interaction with scopolamine (the motion sickness patch), theoretically reducing its effects.
Vitamin B12 has a minor interaction with metformin (a diabetes drug): long-term metformin use can lower B12 levels. Altogether, these interactions span 439 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine interact with 439 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 4 ingredients in Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. American Ginseng extract Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Alpha GPC
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Warfarin Sodium interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionVitamin B12Metformin (glucophage) Minor
Interaction Summary
Metformin, a common medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, has been associated with lower vitamin B12 levels in some individuals.
Read the full Vitamin B12 + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Amiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiodarone interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Besylate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
American Ginseng extract
Warfarin (Coumadin)
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Healthy patients receiving warfarin 5 mg daily, who also take American ginseng 1 gram twice daily, seem to have a significantly reduced international normalized ratio (INR).
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
American ginseng seems to lower postprandial blood glucose. Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might enhance blood glucose lowering effects and possibly cause hypoglycemia.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
American ginseng seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, American ginseng might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
There is one case report of insomnia, headache, and tremors when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine (Nardil), an MAOI. There is also one case report of hypomania when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine. Theoretically, American ginseng may interfere with MAOI therapy.
Vitamin B6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
Vitamin B12
Metformin (Glucophage)
Metformin, a common medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, has been associated with lower vitamin B12 levels in some individuals. Prolonged use of metformin can interfere with the absorption of B12 in the digestive system, potentially leading to a deficiency in this essential vitamin.
Alpha GPC
Scopolamine (Transderm Scop)
Theoretically, alpha-GPC might decrease the effects of scopolamine.
A small clinical study shows that alpha-GPC can partially counteract the attention and memory impairment effects caused by scopolamine given intramuscularly. Whether alpha-GPC can decrease the beneficial anti-motion sickness effects of the scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) is unclear.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine, from the product label.
OLLY
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- OLLY Public Benefit Corp.
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 94129
- Phone Number
- 1-844-439-6559
- Web Address
- OLLY.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Vitamin B6
Interacts with 210 drugsVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...
Read the full Vitamin B6 monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin B12
Interacts with 20 drugsVitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, keep nerves healthy, and support DNA. Supplements are very helpful for people who are deficient — su...
Read the full Vitamin B12 monograph → Herb & supplement monographAlpha-gpc
Interacts with 16 drugsAlpha-GPC is a choline-containing compound used mainly for memory, brain health, and as a choline source. There is some evidence it may help cognition in people with dementia, but evidence i...
Read the full Alpha-gpc monograph → Herb & supplement monographAmerican Ginseng
Interacts with 217 drugsAmerican ginseng is an herbal root used as an 'adaptogen' to support energy, stress, immune function, and blood sugar. Some uses—such as reducing the chance or length of colds and modestly l...
Read the full American Ginseng monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Laser Focus Berry Tangy Tangerine's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 78 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Vitamin B6 32 references
- Hansten PD, Horn JR. Drug Interactions Analysis and Management. Vancouver, WA: Applied Therapeutics Inc., 1997 and updates.
- Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
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